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FA02 FDM

2002 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,479 mi
Last recorded88,479 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 FDM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 88,479 miles
Pass 27 May 2018 80,199 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 72,382 miles

Dip beam patterns weak

Offside front flexi brake hose deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2017 72,353 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Dip beam patterns weak

Offside front flexi brake hose deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2016 63,640 miles

Offside Front shock absorber wet with fluid

both front head lamps slightly deteriated

Pass 3 Jun 2015 55,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 53,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s and n/s front brake discs discoloured and marked up

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses deteriating and starting to efeect beam image output

o/s front outter cv damp

o/s front shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 2 Jun 2014 53,877 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs discoloured and marked up

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses deteriating and starting to efeect beam image output

o/s front outter cv damp

o/s front shock absorber slightly damp

Fail 30 May 2013 53,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2013 53,001 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 52,052 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2012 52,052 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 49,845 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 49,845 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 18 May 2010 48,753 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 48,753 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 46,933 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 43,983 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 43,983 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all wiper blades split

o/s rear tyre on limit

Pass 25 Nov 2006 33,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 22,918 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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FA02 FDM is a 2002 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 65,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA02 FDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FA02 FDM registered?

FA02 FDM is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is FA02 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA02 FDM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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